Senior Contracts Management Specialist

Jeppesen ForeFlight builds industry-leading aviation software used by pilots, aircraft operators, and major airlines worldwide. As a high-growth, private equity-backed company, we are focused on scaling our operations, strengthening our financial infrastructure, and driving operational excellence across the business. Our team combines deep domain expertise with a collaborative, high-performance culture to solve complex challenges and support continued growth.

Description

We’re looking for a Senior Contracts Management Specialist to join our team here at Jeppesen ForeFlight. You’ll lead negotiations and manage complex contracts that support global business. In this senior role, you’ll take the lead in external negotiations, partner with internal stakeholders, and provide innovative contractual solutions. If you’re a seasoned contracts professional with a passion for aviation and the expertise to manage complex agreements, this is your opportunity to make a global impact. This role may be performed on-site in Denver or Austin, in a hybrid arrangement, or fully remote for candidates outside the Denver or Austin Metro areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Complex Negotiations: Take primary responsibility for negotiating and executing contracts, including sales, licensing, and intellectual property agreements.
• Represent ForeFlight with Customers: Serve as the lead negotiator in external engagements with diverse global customers.
• Shape Business Solutions: Present and develop innovative contractual solutions that drive growth and preserve Boeing’s business interests.
• Manage Contractual Risk: Summarize complex issues, develop mitigation strategies, and guide teams through risk management.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead coordination across finance, legal, operations, and other functions to align contractual strategy.
• Assess & Mitigate Risk: Conduct contractual risk analyses, recommend solutions, and coordinate mitigation strategies.
• Balance Priorities: Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a global team environment.
• Mentor & Support Team: Share expertise and help build capability across the contracts team.
• Travel as Needed: Domestic and international travel may be required.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in contracts, procurement, finance, or related business functions.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Proven skills in negotiation, communication, and risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage complex, high-pressure situations with sound judgment.
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and collaboration.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of experience drafting, negotiating, and executing complex contracts/subcontracts.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity when contracting with a foreign military and/or government.
• Experience with US Government contracting methods and their FARs and DFARs
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and high-level customer negotiations.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, contracts, legal, or related field.
  
  
  

Summary Pay Range: $110,000-$120,000

Why You Should Join

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide our employees with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
• Flight Training Rewards
  
  
  

Jeppesen ForeFlight - EOE including Disability/Vets | Pay Transparency | E-Verify Participant |Equal Opportunity Employer